The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit will target at least one of the following three locations for enforcement Thursday, Feb. 26:

1. Joel Boulevard & State Road 80, Fort Myers

2. Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral

3. Pondella Road, North Fort Myers

Locations are selected based upon high incidents of crashes, traffic surveys and citizen complaints. The Sheriff’s Office is committed to promoting traffic safety and enforcing the law. By focusing on violations such as red light running, speeding, DUI and others, motorists become more alert and are encouraged to obey traffic laws. The Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit and District Patrol Deputies enforce our traffic laws each day by issuing citations and warnings.

Preliminary results from their cumulative activity yesterday are as follows:

Citations Issued: 168

Written Warnings Issued: 236

Citizens can help by letting us know if they observe problem areas, aggressive or impaired drivers and by their compliance with the rules of the road. To get in touch

with one of our traffic deputies call (239) 477-1000. If you see a reckless or drunk driver while you are traveling in your motor vehicle in Lee County, dial 9-1-1.

This traffic enforcement advisory is available each day on the Sheriff’s Office Web site at www.sheriffleefl.org.

Everyone is reminded to “Fasten Your Seat Belts, be courteous to drivers and pedestrians and together we can reduce traffic related fatalities, injuries and property damage.”

Note: Road improvements, repairs and new construction are encountered every day by motorists in Lee County. That’s why it’s essential drivers pay attention to traffic flow, additional lanes or control devices as they approach and travel through these areas. Be attentive and help promote a safer driving environment for everyone.